About Us – The Police Foundation of Kansas City

The Police Foundation of Kansas City is a nonprofit organization founded by local business leaders to bolster the excellence of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, help reduce the incident of violent crime and strengthen police services.

Founded in 2010, the Police Foundation is the only local organization dedicated to raising funds for the police department’s public safety programs providing strategic resources beyond the department’s annual budget.

Working in conjunction with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, the Police Foundation researches and analyzes the best practices to help reduce violent crime. It is the mission of the Foundation to create a safer Kansas City for all. To do that, the foundation raises funds for a variety of Department needs including:

• Safer City – designing programs that enhance safety in KC neighborhoods
• Community Outreach – strengthening relationships between citizens and law enforcement
• Retention and Training – providing the training necessary to prepare and retain the best-in-class police department
• Improved Technology – innovative technology and equipment designed to keep officers and the public safer including the first body cameras for the department

 

Contact: Tye Grant, President & CEO
816-389-9436
[email protected]